Día de los Muertoslección - lunes, el 31 de octubreImportant vocabulary for Día de los MuertosThe “Día de los Muertos” tradition focuses on celebrating and remembering friends and family who have passed on to a better life. One of the most important elements during this celebration is “El Altar de Muertos,” which is a shrine containing items that are considered offerings from loved ones to their “muertitos” such as, their favorite food, drinks, desserts, or anything that meant something to them while they were alive.In some places in México, like Oaxaca, “El Día de los Muertos” is seen as way more than just a holiday. On this day, family members remember the people they have lost and celebrate their death as if they were still alive, with music, food, parades, fireworks, and an array of colors that make everyone feel as if they never left.It is important to remember that the “Day of the Dead” holiday is divided in two days: "Angelitos/Todos los Santos" (November 1st) and "Fieles Difuntos" (November 2nd). Like we implied before, this Mexican holiday focuses in honoring the dead and in order to have a better understanding of everything that goes on in these two days, here are some words you need to be familiar with:

Use the websites below to identify and to help you create a picture dictionary of terms associated with Día de los Muertos. You may also choose to do a search yourself for any of the terms listed below. Remember to pick up the blank picture dictionary from the front table.